India A 65 for five (Padikkal 26, Jurel 24*, Neser 4-16, Boland 1-22) vs Australia A
After being despatched in on a inexperienced, bouncy pitch, India slumped to 65 for five at lunch on day one with Neser claiming 4 for 16 from eight overs together with a double-wicket maiden within the opening over of the day.
Neser then bowled a peach to Ruturaj Gaikwad. From wider of the crease he angled into off, the right-hander needed to play, it seamed away late to take the sting and Cameron Bancroft took his second catch at second slip diving ahead.
India A had slumped to 11 for 4 after 2.4 overs. Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel steadied within the face some high-quality seam bowling. When Neser and Boland got a relaxation they weren’t beneath as a lot stress from Nathan McAndrew and Beau Webster who weren’t fairly as full with their lengths as the brand new ball pair. Offspinner Corey Rocchiccioli was given two overs early however did not trigger too many points.
Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney turned again to Neser and Boland earlier than lunch and Neser broke the 43-run stand with one other very good ship. Bowling across the wicket to Padikkal, he pitched quick and vast with the left-hander pondering a lower shot was on. The ball swerved again at him late to cramp him fully and he sliced a thick edge to Rocchiccioli within the gully.